Media Effect On Suicide

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Numerous National and International studies looking at the outcome of quality of media reporting on suicides have been systematically published. The earliest substantiation of the impact of the media on suicidal behaviour was provided in the late 18th century. The Sorrows of Young Werther published by Goethe in 1774, with the depiction of hero shooting himself for being unable to lead a life he wanted having fallen in love with a woman beyond his reach. The novel was associated with a spate of suicide increase across Europe following its publication. The catch being many of those who tragically ended their lives were robed like Werther, espoused his method with copy of the book seldom being spotted at the scene of suicide. Subsequently as a